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These books continue the Star Wars story during the New Republic era. Before the Storm opens the trilogy as the New Republic faces the growing threat of the Yevetha while Luke searches for information about his mother's people. Shield of Lies continues the political and military crisis as Leia, Luke, Han, and Lando follow separate parts of the conflict.
These are used reading copies with age and handling wear.
Before the Storm has visible page waviness through part of the book. A faint water mark can be seen along some page edges, but there is no heavy staining shown. The pages remain firmly attached and the text is clear and easy to read. The cover has light edge and corner wear.
Shield of Lies is the cleaner of the two copies. The pages are firmly attached, clean, and easy to read, with normal age toning and light cover wear.
If you want Books 1 and 2 together for reading, these copies give you the beginning of the Black Fleet Crisis trilogy without paying for higher grade shelf copies. If page waviness bothers you, the condition of Before the Storm should be considered before buying.
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All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.